QueenElizabeth viewed a centuries-old Royal Barge Procession and the glory of the Ayutthaya era in a light and sound show at the former capital last night.

After the performance, the British Queen was presented with a miniature royal barge of teak with pearl inlaid by provincial governor Banchong Kantavirut.

QueenElizabeth will this morning visit Satriwitthaya School to see an anti-drug project and the Thailand Cultural Centre, accompanied by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, to open an exhibition of rare Thai manuscripts and royal gifts between Queen Victoria and King Mongkut.

HM ElizabethII Her Majesty QueenElizabeth was born in London on April, 21 1926, first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, subsequently King George VI and QueenElizabeth.

The Queen ascended the throne on February 6, 1952 upon the death of her father, King George VI.

Three videos named respectively: "Elizabeth R," "From Princess To Queen" and "The Queen's Birthday Parade." The first video covers her early life, the second chronicles a year in her life, and the third is a celebration of the Queen's birthday.

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born in London, the first child of the duke and duchess of York, later King George VI and QueenElizabeth.

During World War II (1939-1945) Elizabeth and her younger sister were sent for safety from Buckingham Palace in London to live first at Balmoral, Scotland, and later at the royal lodge at Windsor, England.

ElizabethII became queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 1952.

Elizabeth was born on 21 April1926 in London, the first child of Albert, Duke of York, and his wife, formerly Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon.

For more than 50 years, during a period of great change in Britain, the queen has carried out her political duties as head of state, the ceremonial responsibilities of the sovereign and a large annual programme of visits in the United Kingdom as well as numerous foreign tours.

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was third in line for the throne at her birth, but it was generally assumed that she would never get that far.

Suddenly Elizabeth's father was no longer the stuttering, knock-kneed Prince George, but King George VI, and Elizabeth was no longer just a royal princess, she was heir to the throne.

In the book, the governess told about confiding to 13-year-old Elizabeth that she yearned to marry, but that the palace would not approve, to which the princess replied, "'You must see, Crawfie, that it would not be at all convenient just now.'" Crawford stayed in her job, unmarried, until Elizabeth was 21.

The Queen was born in London on April 21, 1926, the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York, later to become King George VI and QueenElizabeth.

Princess Elizabeth was educated at home with Princess Margaret, and after their father succeeded to the throne in 1936 and she became heir presumptive, she began studies in constitutional history and law.

Elizabeth had been very much her father's daughter and she loved him dearly, and taking on the new responsibilities as Queen and to have him gone like this was going to be a great deal to bear.

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The Duke is QueenElizabeth's second cousin once removed; they are both descended from Christian IX of Denmark (she being a great-great-granddaughter through Alexandra of Denmark, and the Duke is a great-grandson through George I of Greece).

ElizabethII wearing the Imperial State Crown and fur cape and holding the Sceptre with the Cross and the Orb at her Coronation (2 June1953).

The Queen, or her Governors-General in the realms outside the United Kingdom, also gives a speech at the annual State Opening of Parliament, outlining the government's legislative agenda for the year, but the speech is written by government ministers and reflects the view of the elected government.

Even as a child, Princess Elizabeth understood the full significance of the role into which she had been born; and yet coupled with that awareness was an ardent desire to lead a simple, traditional country life.

Princess Elizabeth was initially educated at home, although the Duchess of York had always harboured the hope that one day her daughter would attend public school, and thus learn about matters both intellectual and social.

Princess Elizabeth had become QueenElizabethII, but she had never quite ceased to be Lilibet  the little girl who knew both her duty and her own mind, and was determined to be the best and the most normal regent that she could.

The Queen was born in London on 21 April1926, the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York, subsequently King George VI and QueenElizabeth.

Shortly after her eighteenth birthday in 1944, Princess Elizabeth was appointed a Counsellor of State during the King's absence on a tour of the Italian battlefields and, for the first time, carried out some of the duties of Head of State.

In 1660-1, the regalia was entirely remade for King CharlesII and it is these objects, among them the crown, orb and sceptres with which QueenElizabethII was invested at her coronation, which form the heart of the collection in the Tower of London today.

Three videos named respectively: "Elizabeth R," "From Princess To Queen" and "The Queen's Birthday Parade." The first video covers her early life, the second chronicles a year in her life, and the third is a celebration of the Queen's birthday.

The queen, an avid horse enthusiast, got her first look Saturday at Churchill Downs, a racing icon best known for its twin spires and hospitality on Derby Day when mint juleps flow and fancy hats are in fashion.

The queen wore a fine wool coat of lime green, with a matching silk dress in a small floral print and a lime green hat with a fuchsia trim.

QueenElizabethII and her husband, Prince Philip, take in the sights at the 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday.

During World War II she trained as a junior subaltern (second lieutenant) in the women's services.

Although the queen, who in public is formal and unemotional, continues to be greatly admired and respected, since the mid-1980s a barrage of tabloid reports about her children and their spouses has seriously tarnished the royal image.